Shortly after forming they enlisted Milo Aukerman and made what started out a surf band into a full fledged punk unit. Descendents have diverged from their punk peers, perhaps because of the Beach Boys influences, and sang about topics that touched many young punks' lives like parents, food, girls and being rejected.
This band separated due to Milo actually going to college (he attended the University of California, San Diego) just like the title of their debut. This and other constraints have made them famous for their long hiatuses, which are sometimes a decade span in length. The band has now spread out across their country of origin and their future is somewhat uncertain.
Lead singer Milo Aukerman currently resides in Newark, Delaware. He was a biochemist for the internationally known DuPont Chemical company, which is based out of Delaware. However, whenever the end of Descendents seemed to be approaching, Milo popped up again and the band released a new record. Aukerman then later returned to his academic duties in teaching biochemistry. He then quit his academic life to pursue a career in music fulltime.
All-O-Gistics
Descendents Lyrics
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Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's food
Thou shalt not create ties with the scathed
Thou shalt always go for greatness
Thou shalt not commit adulthood
Thou shalt not partake of Decaf
Thou shalt not suppress flatulence
Thou shalt commit thyself to an institution
Thou shalt not commit hygiene
Thou shalt not take the van's name in vain
Thou shalt not allow anything to deter you in your quest for all
The Descendents' song All-O-Gistics is a humorous and satirical take on common societal and moral rules. The lyrics start off by saying "Thou shalt not commit laundry", which is a funny way of saying that doing laundry is considered a chore and something that people often try to avoid. The next line states "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's food", which is a play on the idea of not being jealous of what someone else has. The third line says "Thou shalt not create ties with the scathed", which means to not associate with those who are damaged or hurt. The fourth line is "Thou shalt always go for greatness", which is about always striving for success and not settling for mediocrity.
The lyrics continue with a list of humorous and absurd rules, such as not committing adulthood, avoiding decaf, and not suppressing flatulence. The overall message of the song is to not take life too seriously and to have a sense of humor about the rules that society imposes. It encourages the listener to embrace individuality and not conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Thou shalt not commit laundry
Do not waste your time on trivial tasks like washing clothes
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's food
Respect other people's belongings and do not desire what others have
Thou shalt not create ties with the scathed
Do not associate yourself with damaged or negative individuals
Thou shalt always go for greatness
Strive for excellence in everything you do
Thou shalt not commit adulthood
Do not become too serious and lose your sense of playfulness and fun
Thou shalt not partake of Decaf
Do not settle for mediocrity or a watered-down version of anything
Thou shalt not suppress flatulence
Do not hold back or hide your natural bodily functions or expressions
Thou shalt commit thyself to an institution
Find a purpose or passion that you can fully invest in and dedicate yourself to
Thou shalt not have no idea
Always keep an open and curious mindset, do not limit yourself to narrow thinking
Thou shalt not commit hygiene
Take care of your physical and mental health, do not neglect your well-being
Thou shalt not take the van's name in vain
Respect the things you own and do not speak or act disrespectfully towards them
Thou shalt not allow anything to deter you in your quest for all
Do not let obstacles or setbacks prevent you from achieving your goals and pursuing what you want in life
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